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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.33, 2,860.52 and 1,176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.33, 2,860.52 and 1,176.98 is: 1,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.33 : 2,860.52 = 1,176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.33/2,860.52 = 1,176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.33x = 2,860.52 × 1,176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.33x = 3,366,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,754.64/2,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.84

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